The Consequences of Vietnam for American Policy

Forum participants discussed the lessons of Vietnam as applied to American foreign and defense policies. It focused on the lasting…
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Forum participants discussed the lessons of Vietnam as applied to American foreign and defense policies. It focused on the lasting impact of the period on such aspects of American society such as popular culture, citizen activism, attitudes towards authority and duty, racial and gender equality, and the role of the news media. Throughout the discussion they responded to audience comments and questions. close